Sailing Squib

This channel features occasional reports on sailing, life aboard a boat, and various regions traveled throughout the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. It aims to show that you don't have to be wealthy to get a foothold in the blue-water sailing scene, sharing practical solutions and details useful for aspiring sailors. For nearly two years now, we have been carrying out a comprehensive refit of our…

Municipal Unit of Iera Poli Messologhiou, Greece· 10/2026

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Sailing Squib - May 26 Part 5 Starting to tailor the cockpit cover, water pump replacement starboard engineThe crew of the catamaran *Squib* replaces a starboard engine water pump and fabricates a cockpit enclosure.15/10/2026 · Municipal Unit of Iera Poli Messologhiou, Greece

Publicado15/10/2026

Duração25:36

Visualizações43

LocalizaçãoMunicipal Unit of Iera Poli Messologhiou, Greece

Sailing Squib - May 2026 /4The owner of Squib performs interior refits and fabricates stainless steel forestay plates while on the hard.1/10/2026

Publicado1/10/2026

Duração19:10

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Sailing Squib - May 2026/3The owner of Squib replaces four plexiglass portlights and installs a new 12-volt water heater in Greece.3/09/2026

Publicado3/09/2026

Duração23:55

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Sailing Squib May 2026 /2The owner replaces a faulty Victron battery monitor with an Eco-Worthy unit during a refit of Squib.6/08/2026 · Kiel, Germany

Publicado6/08/2026

Duração20:21

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LocalizaçãoKiel, Germany

Sailing Squib - Contemporary WitnessThe former SailingPenco boat, now renamed Ledema, has two new owners planning a full restoration.23/07/2026

Publicado23/07/2026

Duração1:57

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Sailing Squib - May 2026 /1A sailor transports boat gear from Austria to Greece via Romania and Bulgaria to avoid customs issues.9/07/2026

Publicado9/07/2026

Duração24:09

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Arrival in Mesolongi/ 33Solo arrival at Mesolonghi after a shallow-approach hazard, then a full three-day winterization and Windpilot removal walkthrough.11/06/2026 · Mesolonghi Marina, Greece

Publicado11/06/2026

Duração20:31

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LocalizaçãoMesolonghi Marina, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - through rain, wind, and calm /32Solo sailor navigates *Squib* from Trizonia to Mesolonghi Marina while managing thunderstorms and unpredictable coastal wind patterns.4/06/2026 · Municipal Unit of Sikyona, Greece

Publicado4/06/2026

Duração25:01

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LocalizaçãoMunicipal Unit of Sikyona, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Single-handed through the Corinth Canal /32A solo sailor transits the Corinth Canal and manages fuel and mooring logistics during a coastal passage.28/05/2026 · Saronic Gulf, Greece

Publicado28/05/2026

Duração24:35

Visualizações896

LocalizaçãoSaronic Gulf, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Last leg together /3140-knot gusts trap Squib in Varkiza Bay after Chapel Cove and Alimos Marina both turn them away.21/05/2026 · Varkiza, Greece

Publicado21/05/2026

Duração27:23

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Chalkis to Cape Sounion /30A lithium battery bank experiencing voltage drops causes freezer failure, forcing a refrigerator reconfiguration for power efficiency.14/05/2026 · south of the Chalkis Bridge, Euboea, Greece

Publicado14/05/2026

Duração23:15

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Localizaçãosouth of the Chalkis Bridge, Euboea, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Autumn is catching up with us /29A yacht crew navigates gusty Greek coastal waters in autumn, relying on solar power and enclosed steering.7/05/2026 · Euboea, Greece

Publicado7/05/2026

Duração26:40

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LocalizaçãoEuboea, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Meltemi sailing and departure by night /28Small boats require constant monitoring of swell and wind gusts when anchoring in the Northern Sporades.30/04/2026 · Milina, Limnos, Greece

Publicado30/04/2026

Duração23:12

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LocalizaçãoMilina, Limnos, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll figure out the rest on the way - We reach Lemnos, Myrina /27A 86-mile passage to Limnos requires careful weather planning to avoid forecast Force 8 Meltemi winds.23/04/2026 · Aegean Sea, approaching Limnos

Publicado23/04/2026

Duração22:39

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LocalizaçãoAegean Sea, approaching Limnos

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - last miles in Turkish waters /26A sailboat navigates the Dardanelles and Aegean Sea while managing heavy commercial traffic and Meltemi wind conditions.16/04/2026 · Çanakkale Merkez, Turkey

Publicado16/04/2026

Duração26:39

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LocalizaçãoÇanakkale Merkez, Turkey

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Westward in the Sea of Marmara/ 25A seized steering sheave behind the fuel tank cut friction by 80 percent after cutting through paint-locked screws.9/04/2026 · Marmarameer

Publicado9/04/2026

Duração26:22

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LocalizaçãoMarmarameer

Sailing Squib - We'll do the rest on the way - From the Black Sea through the Bosphorus /24A crew navigates the Black Sea and Bosporus in heavy following seas and 30-knot winds.2/04/2026 · Black Sea, approaching the Bosporus entrance, about 2.5 nautical miles north

Publicado2/04/2026

Duração22:40

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LocalizaçãoBlack Sea, approaching the Bosporus entrance, about 2.5 nautical miles north

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - We sail 36 hours to the Bosphorus /23Squib sails 162 miles from Romania to the Bosporus in 33-knot Black Sea conditions.26/03/2026 · Gurkovo, Bulgaria

Publicado26/03/2026

Duração25:13

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LocalizaçãoGurkovo, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - From the Danube Delta to Mangalia /22Squib exits the Danube Delta into the Black Sea through breaking surf with depths as shallow as 2.5 meters.19/03/2026 · Black Sea, departing Sfântu Gheorghe (Danube Delta)

Publicado19/03/2026

Duração29:32

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LocalizaçãoBlack Sea, departing Sfântu Gheorghe (Danube Delta)

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Preparations for the Black Sea /21The crew repairs a clogged marine toilet and restores the electric autopilot before departing the Danube Delta.12/03/2026 · Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Publicado12/03/2026

Duração29:37

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LocalizaçãoSfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - on the lower Danube /20The crew completes mast rigging and deck hardware installation on the Danube before entering the Black Sea.5/03/2026 · Tulcea, Romania

Publicado5/03/2026

Duração35:39

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LocalizaçãoTulcea, Romania

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Off to the Danube Delta - Stepping the mast /19A sailboat crew successfully steps their mast in Tulcea using a private crane after multiple failed attempts.26/02/2026 · Bucharest, Romania

Publicado26/02/2026

Duração26:04

Visualizações2K

LocalizaçãoBucharest, Romania

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - on the lower Danube /18Low water levels on the lower Danube frequently force vessels to anchor in the main channel.19/02/2026 · Gigen, Bulgaria

Publicado19/02/2026

Duração22:49

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LocalizaçãoGigen, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - Time-lapse - Overtaking a pushed convoy / river kilometer 496 - 480Squib overtakes a push-barge convoy while navigating the Rhine River between kilometer markers 496 and 480.17/02/2026 · Wiesbaden, Germany

Publicado17/02/2026

Duração3:18

Visualizações413

LocalizaçãoWiesbaden, Germany

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Stepping the mast first attempt/ 17Low water levels and outdated charts complicate Danube navigation for a cruising sailboat approaching Ruse, Bulgaria.12/02/2026 · Ruse, Bulgaria

Publicado12/02/2026

Duração28:40

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LocalizaçãoRuse, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - Time-lapse / River kilometer 662 - 648The video contains no information regarding the vessel Squib or its current location.10/02/2026 · Koblenz, Germany

Publicado10/02/2026

Duração2:00

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LocalizaçãoKoblenz, Germany

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Lowland Danube /16Cruising the Danube requires constant depth monitoring and careful navigation of shifting channels and commercial traffic.5/02/2026 · Danule River at km 750, near Lom, Bulgaria

Publicado5/02/2026

Duração19:05

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LocalizaçãoDanule River at km 750, near Lom, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - 3rd OSYC Blue Water Meeting - Lectures - Trip and work plans for SquibSabina and Peter detail upcoming sailing lectures and the status of ongoing refit projects on their boat Squib.4/02/2026

Publicado4/02/2026

Duração9:56

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Sailing Squib - Den Rest erledigen wir dann unterwegs - Schleuse Djerdap 2 - Spätsommer /15Below Djerdap 2, every remaining Danube bridge clears a 13.5-meter standing mast to the delta.29/01/2026 · Negotin Municipality, Serbia

Publicado29/01/2026

Duração21:24

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LocalizaçãoNegotin Municipality, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll figure out the rest on the way - Iron Gates - Djerdap Lock 1 /14A catamaran crew bypasses a faulty ignition switch with a screwdriver to regain engine power before locking.22/01/2026 · Orșova, Romania

Publicado22/01/2026

Duração23:44

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - checking back into the EU - Romania /13Serbian exit at Veliko Gradište took two and a half hours and an unexpected €20 mooring fee.15/01/2026 · Veliko Gradiste Municipality, Serbia

Publicado15/01/2026

Duração22:04

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Belgrade - Iron Gates /12The crew repairs a severed AIS antenna cable snagged by the rudder quadrant on their catamaran.8/01/2026 · Smederevo, Serbia

Publicado8/01/2026

Duração20:47

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LocalizaçãoSmederevo, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Engine repair in Belgrade /11A failed water pump seal caused water contamination in the engine oil, requiring a full pump rebuild.1/01/2026 · Zemun district, Belgrade, on the Sava River

Publicado1/01/2026

Duração23:05

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LocalizaçãoZemun district, Belgrade, on the Sava River

Sailing Squib - Den Rest erledigen wir dann unterwegs - Backa Balanka - Belgrad /10Engine water-oil contamination on the Danube forces a head gasket swap in Belgrade.25/12/2025 · Knicanin, Serbia

Publicado25/12/2025

Duração21:43

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LocalizaçãoKnicanin, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Aljamos - Novi Sad /9Water in the starboard engine oil forces Squib onto electric-only propulsion toward Belgrade.18/12/2025 · Dalj, Croatia

Publicado18/12/2025

Duração21:48

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Baja - Aljmas /8Clearing EU customs at Mohacs and entering Serbia reveals a privatized dock, a missing license, and a suspected failed engine water pump.11/12/2025 · Baja, Hungary

Publicado11/12/2025

Duração25:44

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LocalizaçãoBaja, Hungary

Sailing Squib - Zeitraffer - Novi Sad - 10 km nach Sremski Karlovci / Stromkilometer 1260 - 1236The video for the passage from Novi Sad to Sremski Karlovci contains no actionable data.9/12/2025 · Petrovaradin, Serbia

Publicado9/12/2025

Duração3:30

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LocalizaçãoPetrovaradin, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Dunaujvaros - Baja /7A motorboat crew navigates 100 kilometers of the Danube River while managing engine maintenance and customs logistics.4/12/2025 · Ordas, Hungary

Publicado4/12/2025

Duração17:03

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LocalizaçãoOrdas, Hungary

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Pilismarot - Dunaujvaros /6The crew repairs a bilge pump, replaces an alternator, and resupplies in Budapest while navigating the Danube.27/11/2025 · Budapest, Hungary

Publicado27/11/2025

Duração20:33

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LocalizaçãoBudapest, Hungary

Sailing Squib - Time-lapse - Dunaujvaros - Dunaföldvar / River Kilometer 1580 - 1555Squib runs 25 km south on the Danube from Dunaujvaros past Dunaföldvar in time-lapse.25/11/2025 · Dunaföldvár, Hungary

Publicado25/11/2025

Duração4:07

Visualizações432

LocalizaçãoDunaföldvár, Hungary

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Medvedov - Pilismarot /5Squib grounds twice on Danube sandbars in the first two days, freeing both times by anchor swim and winch.20/11/2025 · Pilismarót, Hungary

Publicado20/11/2025

Duração21:26

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LocalizaçãoPilismarót, Hungary

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Orth/Donau - Medvedov /4The crew of *Squib* frees their grounded vessel from a Danube silt bank using a shore line.13/11/2025 · Hamuliakovo, Slovakia

Publicado13/11/2025

Duração23:42

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Sailing Squib - The holiday begins - Vienna Kuchelau - Orth/Danube/3The crew of the vessel *Squib* repairs fuel lines and services winches before navigating the Freudenau lock.6/11/2025 · Vienna, Austria

Publicado6/11/2025

Duração28:26

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LocalizaçãoVienna, Austria

Sailing Squib - The Holiday Begins /2The crew of the catamaran Squib installs galley foot switches and non-slip deck flooring before departing.30/10/2025

Publicado30/10/2025

Duração27:52

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Sailing Squib - The holiday begins /1Squib's crew tackles a chain of pre-departure jobs in Vienna before a planned Black Sea passage.23/10/2025

Publicado23/10/2025

Duração20:38

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Back in ViennaThe crew of Squib reflects on troubleshooting diesel engine peripherals after a delivery voyage to Mesolonghi, Greece.16/10/2025 · Vienna, Austria

Publicado16/10/2025

Duração12:06

Visualizações991

LocalizaçãoVienna, Austria

Sailing Squib - Update October 4, 2025The crew of Squib navigated heavy winds and night-time anchor-recovery maneuvers while transiting the Greek coast.3/10/2025 · Vari Municipal Unit, Greece

Publicado3/10/2025

Duração11:05

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LocalizaçãoVari Municipal Unit, Greece

Sailing Squib - Update September 30, 2025The crew of Squib navigated from Romania to Greece by prioritizing daily mileage to beat weather windows.29/09/2025 · Αιδηψός, Greece

Publicado29/09/2025

Duração8:51

Visualizações2K

LocalizaçãoΑιδηψός, Greece

Sailing Squib - Update 18/09/2025The crew navigated the Squib across shallow sandbanks at the Danube river mouth before reaching Mangalia.18/09/2025 · Mangalia, Romania

Publicado18/09/2025

Duração4:49

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LocalizaçãoMangalia, Romania

September 14, 2025Squib re-steps her mast after four years and prepares to exit the Sfântu Gheorghe Danube mouth.13/09/2025 · Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Publicado13/09/2025

Duração1:07

Visualizações905

LocalizaçãoSfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Update September 8, 2025Squib navigated 108 kilometers of the Danube by utilizing the shorter Pala-Kanal and Borsea-Kanal routes.8/09/2025 · Unirea, Romania

Publicado8/09/2025

Duração2:10

Visualizações836

LocalizaçãoUnirea, Romania

Sailing Squib Update September 2, 2025The Squib crew motored 113 kilometers and lost an electric outboard propeller during a calm river transit.2/09/2025 · Calafat, Romania

Publicado2/09/2025

Duração3:35

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LocalizaçãoCalafat, Romania

Sailing Squib Update August 30, 2025A broken AIS antenna cable inside Squib's weather locker is repaired and the Iron Gate lies ahead.30/08/2025 · Golubac Municipality, Serbia

Publicado30/08/2025

Duração1:32

Visualizações858

LocalizaçãoGolubac Municipality, Serbia

Sailing - Squib's - Refit first day: DisasterMechanical and electrical failures on the vessel Squib forced an emergency return to the Kuchelau marina.21/08/2025 · Vienna, Austria

Publicado21/08/2025

Duração16:09

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LocalizaçãoVienna, Austria

Sailing - Squib - Refit - Countdown to the last daysThe crew of Squib resolves fuel line airlocks and services salvaged genoa winches during final pre-departure refit preparations.14/08/2025

Publicado14/08/2025

Duração24:57

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Squib's Refit - Q&A /130The crew of Squib details their 40,000 Euro refit costs and addresses technical questions regarding electrical connectors and plumbing.7/08/2025

Publicado7/08/2025

Duração12:49

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Squib's Refit - Engine Test - Ceiling Insulation - Water Heater - Seat Test/ 129The crew of Squib fabricates a custom water heater housing and determines mounting heights for an electric outboard.31/07/2025 · Groß-Enzersdorf, Austria

Publicado31/07/2025

Duração22:29

Visualizações953

LocalizaçãoGroß-Enzersdorf, Austria

Squib's Refit - Insulate ceiling - Additional battery bank - LEDs - Adapt window frame /128The owner installs a 10kWh lithium battery bank on Squib to test electric propulsion for long-distance cruising.24/07/2025

Publicado24/07/2025

Duração15:36

Visualizações928

Squib's Refit - Installing LED strips - Empty conduit including cable pulling - All sorts of small...The host installs LED galley lighting and completes engine electrical wiring on the 100-day countdown for Squib.17/07/2025

Publicado17/07/2025

Duração16:43

Visualizações670

Squib's Refit - Hot Water Boiler Leak Test - Casing - Installation Considerations - Pantry /126Squib's homemade hot-water boiler passes a garden-hose pressure test after hemp thread sealing replaces PTFE tape.10/07/2025

Publicado10/07/2025

Duração19:21

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